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07-02-2008, 08:18 PM | #1 |
Cobra Viper
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Is there a distribution problem with the 25th figures that has been verified? Or is it just that stores aren't ordering/aren't setting the space aside? It seems pegs sit empty for weeks!
I have a walmart and a kmart, and both have been pathetic since about wave 6. I never even saw an armored CC in the store (had to get one from ebay). I have another WM about 20 min away and a TRU WM and target about 50 min away that I try to check when new waves are spotted. Collecting these anniversary figures is almost as tough as the old (2002?) MOTU line. I sure hope there is a time in the near future when stores start setting aside more space (4 pegs at WM, 2 at kmart!), or the start getting stock in quicker. |
07-02-2008, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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I'm sure it's a combination of multiple factors...distribution, ordering, hoarding, resources, etc., etc., etc.
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07-02-2008, 08:39 PM | #3 |
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its suck..
Not enough space... and not enough ordering. wait till the movie comes out... if the price hikes don't kill the joes by then.. perhaps things will get better i'd say by the end of this year U should be able to walk into any store and buy what you want |
07-02-2008, 08:42 PM | #4 |
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Yeah, the movie will really improve availability.
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07-02-2008, 08:45 PM | #5 |
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of movie figures no doubt. I don't think I'm going to be too interested in those. obviously, we'll have to wait and see how they'll turn out, but still.
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07-02-2008, 10:20 PM | #6 |
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Collecting the 25th is definitely nostalgic for me....the original artwork on the cards alone is really a great feature/selling point. Not sure how I'll feel about the movie stuff, but I'll probably not be picking up much if any. Hopefully they'll keep the "classic" line going and in distribution when the movie stuff comes out. |
07-02-2008, 10:22 PM | #7 |
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D. all of the above
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07-03-2008, 04:03 AM | #8 |
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it's normal that people b!tch about it, right?
not finding what they want. so they gripe. but when they unexpectedly find it on the pegs, then they're happy. otherwise, they resort by other means. that's like a trend going on the toy collecting world, isn't it? i'm just curious. would this also happen, when the new "animated" GI Joe Absolut Vodka starts?
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07-03-2008, 12:35 PM | #9 |
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i just hope they still continue the modern rah even when the "animated" is already out.
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07-03-2008, 12:46 PM | #10 |
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Probably some kind of weak link in communication between Hasbro and the retailers.
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